Feb 16, 2017 | Accident Prevention, Personal Protective Gear P.P.E., Preventable Accidents
Football Legends In the late 1960s, Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears linebacker known for his bone-crunching hits and one of the famed Monsters of the Midway, was asked whether he felt regret about injuring other players. His reply? “I would never set out to hurt anybody...
Feb 16, 2017 | Accident Prevention, Correct Tools, Personal Protective Gear P.P.E., Safety Rules, Tool Safety
Eagle Eye on Safety There’s a very good reason people use the phrase “eagle eye” to describe someone who pays close attention to details. It’s because eagles have phenomenal eyesight, they never miss a thing. An eagle can spot a rabbit moving almost a full mile...
Sep 26, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Hazards, Personal Protective Gear P.P.E., SDS - MSDS, Slips Trips and Falls
Achilles Heel You remember the story of Achilles, don’t you? Sure—he was the hero of Greek mythology who couldn’t be beaten in battle—or so everyone thought. Achilles’ mother was the sea goddess Thetis. But his father was a mortal. Naturally, Thetis wanted to make...
Sep 26, 2016 | Personal Protective Gear P.P.E., Safety Meetings, Safety Rules
Gear Up If anyone depends on their gear, it’s our American troops fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. But did you know that the battlefield equipment of the future is here today? It’s true. And what amazing high-tech gear it is! One standout is the new Objective Force...
Jul 13, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Confined Space, Personal Protective Gear P.P.E.
” Trapped ! ” At 9:53 p.m., there was a frantic call to 911. So began one of the most harrowing underground mine rescues in history. It was a five-day saga in which lives hung in the balance. Anguished wives, mothers, fathers and children held vigil...